Cornelis van Steenoven elected seventh Old Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht
Cornelis van Steenoven elected seventh Old Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1723. This year saw 3 significant events. 3 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1723 Timeline
Cornelis van Steenoven elected seventh Old Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht
Cornelis van Steenoven elected seventh Old Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht
After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians.
After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians.
Ambrose Godfrey patents a gunpowder-fueled fire extinguisher system in England
A fire extinguisher is a handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies.
John Witherspoon is born
John Witherspoon, American founding father and minister, known for american founding father and minister, was born on 1723-02-05.
Adam Smith is born
Adam Smith economist and philosopher, known for scottish economist and philosopher, was born on 1723-06-16. Adam Smith (baptised 16 June [O.S.
Prithvi Narayan Shah is born
Prithvi Narayan Shah is born
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek dies
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch microbiologist, known for dutch microbiologist, died on 1723-08-26.
Events
After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians.
After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians.
Ambrose Godfrey patents a gunpowder-fueled fire extinguisher system in England
A fire extinguisher is a handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies.
Famous Births
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John Witherspoon is born
John Witherspoon, American founding father and minister, known for american founding father and minister, was born on 1723-02-05.
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Adam Smith is born
Adam Smith economist and philosopher, known for scottish economist and philosopher, was born on 1723-06-16. Adam Smith (baptised 16 June [O.S.
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Prithvi Narayan Shah is born
Prithvi Narayan Shah is born
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1723?
- In 1723, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Cornelis van Steenoven elected seventh Old Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht, After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians., Ambrose Godfrey patents a gunpowder-fueled fire extinguisher system in England.
- Who was born in 1723?
- 3 notable figures were born in 1723, including John Witherspoon is born, Adam Smith is born, Prithvi Narayan Shah is born.
- Who died in 1723?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1723, including Antonie van Leeuwenhoek dies.